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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.38, 465.48 and 117.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.38, 465.48 and 117.96 is: 176.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.38 : 465.48 = 117.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.38/465.48 = 117.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.38x = 465.48 × 117.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.38x = 54,908.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,908.02/310.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.91

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